Obituaries

Apr 19, 2018

Shirley was born July 13, 1949 in Calgary Alberta. She was the first child of Florence and Harvey Hodge. They lived in Calgary until 1953 when they moved to Estevan, SK. Shirley attended the Catholic Elementary and Junior High School in Estevan. She then went to work at the Estevan Mercury Newspaper. In 1968 while living in Regina she worked...

Apr 16, 2018

Robert [Bob] Boake passed away peacefully in his home on April 16 at the age of 81. Bob was born on December 1, 1936, the 10th child of EJC and Helena Boake's 11 children. Bob is survived by his brothers Ken [Carmen], Guy, and his sister Leta Wise, his sons Dean And Stephen [Lynn] of Acme, and Sean, Cochrane, his...

Apr 13, 2018

Lois Evelyn Hiller (nee Colter) age 81, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loving family and friends on April 13, 2018. Lois was born on September 16, 1936 in Drumheller to her parents, Clayton and Marjorie Colter. She trained in the Drumheller Hospital and worked for a decade and a half as a Medical Records Technician in Drumheller...

Apr 11, 2018

Edwin William (Bill) Rea, aged 65, passed on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Red Deer Hospital. Bill was born October 25, 1952 in Rosetown, Saskatchewan to Harold and Kathleen Rea. He was the third-born of four sons. In July of 1981, Bill married Karen Rea, with whom they had two children. Early in his career, Bill began his own upholstery...

Apr 3, 2018

On April 3, 2018, the Lord called Allie (Aaltje) Klosse to her heavenly home. Allie was born May 10, 1927 in the village of Nieuwleusen, which is situated in the northeast region of The Netherlands. She was the oldest daughter of Hendrik and Gerritdina Belt. As a child, she attended the elementary school in Nieuwleusen. For high school she biked...

Mar 20, 2018

Margaret was born to Bill and Mary Crawford on June 16, 1935. She was an only child and grew up on the farm her grandfather originally homesteaded. She attended Davis school until grade 8. After completing high school in Acme she stayed home to help her dad and Grandpa C on the farm. On June 13, 1960, Norman and Margaret...

Mar 2, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Janina (Jenny) Antonina Beeton announce her passing on Friday, March 2, 2018 at the age of 83. Jenny was a talented pianist who lit up the room when she played. To hear her, youd think it was her greatest passion, but it wasnt. Family holds that spot. Her children being so...

Mar 1, 2018

Lucille Taylor April 3, 1930 - March 1, 2018 Lucille Taylor was born April 3, 1930 to Bill and Ada Collinge at Didsbury, Alberta. She passed away March 1, 2018 at the age of 87 years. She married Art Taylor on October 19, 1949. They lived the first 16 years on their farm at Linden. In 1965, they moved to...

Feb 21, 2018

Bob passed away on February 19, 2018 in Rarotonga, in the Cook Islands. He traveled there to encourage those he had previously taught and bring them more materials. He was faithful to the end carrying out the work God had called him to. While taking some time to relax in the water, which was also something he really enjoyed, he...

Feb 16, 2018

Born September 6, 1980, Berth County, Ontario Died February 16, 2018, Calgary, Alberta Earl is survived by his parents John and Elizabeth, sisters Fannie, Mary (Sam Lee), Nancy (David Troyer), Rachel, brothers Enos, Aaron, Irvin and Ammon. He is predeceased by his twin brothers Jacob and Joseph, brother Melvin, sister Rebecca, Grandparents Ruly and Katie Streicher and Enos and Mary...

Feb 6, 2018

Amelia Metzger (nee: Helm) passed away on Tuesday, Feb 6, 2018, in Linden, Alberta. Born March 14, 1922, in Calgary, Alberta, she was the daughter of the late Johannes Helm and Katharina Elizabeth Helm (nee: Konshuh). She is survived by three sons: Monty (Lucille), Richard (Carole), Ronald (Wendy), and one daughter Pamela. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren: Debbie,...

Feb 5, 2018

Cornelius (Neil) was born at Leinen, Saskatchewan into a Christian family. His father was a minister, and every morning at the breakfast table, the family would read a portion of the Bible and he would pray. In the evenings, his dad would read another portion of Scripture and the whole family would get down on their knees, each one praying...

Jan 27, 2018

Vera Mary Toews passed away peacefully at the Father Lacombe Care Centre on the night of January 27, 2018. She was 89 years. Vera was born to John and Mary Boese on November 19, 1928 on a farm near Linden, Alberta. She was the third of five children, the fifth being born after her dad died in a farming accident...

Jan 21, 2018

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather (Opa), was gloriously ushered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 21, 2018 at the Three Hills Long Term Care Facility after suffering a severe stroke in April 2015. His family and friends here mourn for him but we rejoice, for he is fully enjoying Heaven, 'what eye hath...

Jan 20, 2018

Jan 16, 2018

Erna (Friesen) Klassen was born October 6, 1928 in Rosenort, Manitoba to David and Katherine Friesen. She was the oldest of six children. Her beloved father died when she was 10 and she felt his loss keenly. When Grandma remarried Peter B. Dueck, 4 more sons were born who brought much joy and laughter to the family. Mom was baptized...

Jan 15, 2018

Jan 13, 2018

Memorial Service 2:00 pm Tuesday, January 30, 2018 West Zion Mennnonite Church 2155 Township Rd 304 #10 Carstairs, Alberta, Canada T0M 0N0

Jan 7, 2018

Frances Rose McCulloch, age 100, died peacefully on January 7, 2018 surrounded by family at Villa Marie, Red Deer. Frances was born in Acme, Alberta on February 24, 1917, daughter of the late Arthur and Katherine (Kate) Wheeler. Frances lived the first 86 years of her life in Acme and married Hugh McCulloch in 1939. They were together for 55...

Dec 26, 2017